September 21, 2016 4:50 PM

Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement 2015 Variation Approved

Wednesday, 21 September 2016, Commissioner Wilson from the Fair Work Commission issued a decision approving the variation to the 2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement (Agreement). The variation to the Agreement is effective from today.

September 19, 2016 11:40 AM

Fair Work Amendment [Respect for Emergency Service Volunteers] Bill 2016

The Senate is holding an inquiry into the provisions of the Fair Work Amendment (Respect for Emergency Services Volunteers) Bill 2016. The proposed legislation is poorly drafted and dangerous.

August 15, 2016 2:19 PM

2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement Variation

On, 26 July 2016, the Andrews Government approved the variation to the 2015 Ambulance Victoria Enterprise Agreement (Agreement). Members now have the opportunity to endorse the Agreement as it goes through the ballot process outlined below.

July 22, 2016 12:40 PM

Dispatch Reform & Meal Breaks - Overtime

The Union acknowledges the significant amount of work going into dispatch reform by Ambulance Victoria. Many of our members have been involved in this process which will no doubt bring significant improvements to ambulance response times and service to the community. However, recently members have raised concerns about experiencing an increase in spoilt or late meal breaks and incidental overtime. The Union reminds members of their rights under their Enterprise Agreement.

July 13, 2016 4:31 PM

Graduate Single Responding

Recently a member raised concerns about a Graduate Paramedic being asked to single respond to cases. Following a post on the AEAVIC Members Facebook page, it appears that this has been occurring often across the State and in some cases Graduates have even been rostered to work alone.

July 06, 2016 11:57 AM

RFDS Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities with the Royal Flying Doctor Service

May 09, 2016 3:32 PM

AEAV Upcoming Calendar of Meetings & Events

AEA-V Calendar of upcoming meetings & events for May & June 2016

May 04, 2016 12:30 PM

How are you Travelling? Gippsland meeting

AEAV Mental Health Forum - Gippsland. There is a “How are you travelling?” meeting at 6.30 pm, Wednesday, 11 May 2016 in Sale for AEAV Members. This is the inaugural meeting of the Sale “How are you travelling?”

April 01, 2016 4:39 PM

Favourable Outcome For Union Members - NPT Roster Changes At Wantirna

Recently a number of AEAV members attempted to negotiate with NPT with regard to the changes in their rosters at Wantirna Branch. The proposed changes would have left these members with less annual leave and less penalty rate shifts than they were currently working. The members sought Union advice and together we again attempted to negotiate with NPT on their behalf.

April 01, 2016 12:14 PM

Members Meetings re Work Value Decision

The Union will be holding members meetings to discuss the outcome of the Paramedic Work Value case and extension to the current 2015 EBA. All members are strongly encouraged to attend. Refer to AEAV Bulletin AV 017a for dates, times & locations.